Accessibility links

alt.Latino

Latinx Arts And Culture
A Rock Star In Space: Juanes Seeks The Universal On 'Mis Planes Son Amarte'

"I'm not gonna be afraid of anything anymore," Juanes says. "I don't want to follow any trends in music. I just wanna [make] music from my heart and my soul — as I did it before." Omar Cruz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption
Omar Cruz/Courtesy of the artist

Alt.Latino

A Rock Star In Space: Juanes Seeks The Universal On 'Mis Planes Son Amarte'

The Colombian superstar's new visual album is a collaboration with director Kacho López Mari. Juanes stars as a character in search of eternal love and self-knowledge.

Juanes On His Journey Of Self-Discovery

  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/530020289/530204894" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Meet Me At The World Cafe: ÌFÉ Performs Live In Philadelphia

ÌFÉ performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Tiana Timmerberg /WXPN hide caption

toggle caption
Tiana Timmerberg /WXPN

Our Show

Meet Me At The World Cafe: ÌFÉ Performs Live In Philadelphia

XPN

Alt.Latino joins forces with WXPN'S World Cafe to host an electric performance by the Puerto Rican band. Back in the studio, we speak with the band about its innovative approach to Yoruba culture.

Meet Me At The World Cafe: ÌFÉ Performs Live In Philadelphia

Listen · 28:59
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/529890597/530021036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Guest DJ: Café Tacvba, Mexico's Musical Philosophers

The iconic Mexican band Café Tacvba's new album is Jei Beibi. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption
Courtesy of the artist

Guest DJs

Guest DJ: Café Tacvba, Mexico's Musical Philosophers

To celebrate its new album, Jei Beibi, the iconic Mexican band visits Alt.Latino to play guest DJ — and talk about everything but the album.

Guest DJ: Café Tacvba, Mexico's Musical Philosophers

  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/528717234/528799493" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Guest DJ Antonio Lizana: Flamenco Jazz On Voice And Saxophone

Saxophonist and vocalist Antonio Lizana mixes flamenco and jazz. Juan Laguna/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption
Juan Laguna/Courtesy of the artist

Guest DJs

Guest DJ Antonio Lizana: Flamenco Jazz On Voice And Saxophone

The Spanish musician joins Alt.Latino for a bilingual show exploring the common roots of flamenco and jazz.

Guest DJ Antonio Lizana: Flamenco Jazz On Voice And Saxophone

Listen · 30:05
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/526624872/526629252" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
PBS To Rebroadcast Its Remarkable 'Latin Music USA' Series From 2009
Courtesy of PBS

Alt.Latino

PBS To Rebroadcast Its Remarkable 'Latin Music USA' Series From 2009

AltLatino Extra presents a Q&A with the co-creator and Supervising Producer of the seminal PBS music documentary series, Latin Music USA.

Listen to AltLatino Extra

Listen · 16:40
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/525974564/526059404" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Alt.Latino Guest DJ: Getting Down With Quetzal
Courtesy of the artist

Guest DJs

Alt.Latino Guest DJ: Getting Down With Quetzal

Members of the Grammy-winning Chicano roots band Quetzal share an eclectic mix of what they're listening to, from Palestinian rap to Morrissey and The Smiths.

Alt.Latino Guest DJ: Getting Down With Quetzal

  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/525760155/525891980" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Alt.Latino's Spring New Music Roundup

Café Tacvba will release its first new album in five years this May. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption
Courtesy of the artist

Our Show

Alt.Latino's Spring New Music Roundup

Hear what's new in the world of Latin music with 22 albums that run the gamut from roots to electronic, rock, hip-hop, jazz and folk — and all the things that fall in between.

Alt.Latino's Spring New Music Roundup

Listen · 33:32
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/522984339/524627488" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Guest DJ: Residente On Life And Music After Calle 13

Residente performs at SXSW 2017. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

toggle caption
Adam Kissick for NPR

Our Show

Guest DJ: Residente On Life And Music After Calle 13

The former Calle 13 frontman starts a new musical chapter with his latest album and documentary film, both of which are records of his two-year trip around the world.

Guest DJ: Residente On Life And Music After Calle 13

Listen · 29:30
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/522780518/522839519" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Music Magazine: Sergio Mendoza, Vinyl Collectors And Tejano Punks On Film

Sergio Mendoza, shown performing for NPR in Austin, Texas, is featured in one segment of this week's episode. NPR hide caption

toggle caption
NPR

Our Show

Music Magazine: Sergio Mendoza, Vinyl Collectors And Tejano Punks On Film

Hear three mini-profiles of musicians and filmmakers whose art captures Latinx culture and identity — in three very different ways.

Music Magazine: Sergio Mendoza, Vinyl Collectors And Tejano Punks On Film

Listen · 31:38
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/521912383/521922844" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Orkesta Mendoza: A Border Story

Sergio Mendoza's Orkesta Mendoza fuses sounds from both the U.S. and Mexico. Josh Harrison/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption
Josh Harrison/Courtesy of the artist

Alt.Latino

Orkesta Mendoza: A Border Story

KJZZ

by Sarah Ventre

Bandleader Sergio Mendoza talks about how growing up on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border affected him and his music.

Orkesta Mendoza: A Border Story

  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/520256388/521953682" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
'As I Walk Through The Valley' Captures South Texas' Vibrant Music Scene

Punk luchadores are part of the south Texas music scene. courtesy of artist hide caption

toggle caption
courtesy of artist

Alt.Latino

'As I Walk Through The Valley' Captures South Texas' Vibrant Music Scene

The film is a love letter to the music scene in the Rio Grande Valley, made by two artists who live there themselves.

'As I Walk Through The Valley' Captures South Texas' Vibrant Music Scene

Listen · 9:14
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/521925220/521927337" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
For The Chulita Vinyl Club, Crate Digging Is More Than A Hobby

The Chulita Vinyl Club embraces old-school records and empowers young women. This is the Los Angeles chapter. Arlene Mejorado/Courtesy of Chulita Vinyl Club hide caption

toggle caption
Arlene Mejorado/Courtesy of Chulita Vinyl Club

Alt.Latino

For The Chulita Vinyl Club, Crate Digging Is More Than A Hobby

The members of the all-female vinyl collecting crew connect with their family histories by scouting out Chicano soul records.

For The Chulita Vinyl Club, Crate Digging Is More Than A Hobby

  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/519495301/521977452" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW

Crowds gather to watch Calle 13's Residente at SXSW's All Latino Resist Concert. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

toggle caption
Adam Kissick for NPR

Our Show

Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW

A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.

Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW

Listen · 29:23
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/521183648/521244311" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Browse the section archive or